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From Legacy to Action: How the Rudolf Augstein Foundation Supports Independent Journalism

From Legacy to Action: How the Rudolf Augstein Foundation Supports Independent Journalism

Journalism Funders Forum
16 Apr 2026
At the Rudolf Augstein Foundation, journalism is both legacy and strategy. Executive Director Stephanie Reuter reflects on strengthening resilience…
Limelight Foundation’s €150M Vision: Building the Future of European Journalism

Limelight Foundation’s €150M Vision: Building the Future of European Journalism

Journalism Funders Forum
13 Apr 2026
On the fifth birthday of the Limelight Foundation, its Director, Alinda Vermeer reflects on this critical moment for journalism…
Navigating Journalism’s Transformational Crisis: Mercator Foundation Switzerland’s Perspective

Navigating Journalism’s Transformational Crisis: Mercator Foundation Switzerland’s Perspective

Journalism Funders Forum
02 Feb 2026
Journalism is the “oxygen of the political system,” says Riccardo Ramacci, Head of the Media Programme at the Mercator…
Rebuilding Local Journalism: Inside the Public Interest News Foundation’s Strategy

Rebuilding Local Journalism: Inside the Public Interest News Foundation’s Strategy

Journalism Funders Forum
27 Nov 2025
Jonathan Heawood, Executive Director of the Public Interest News Foundation, explains how the organisation is tackling the current crisis…

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